Looking for original paintings, prints, and greeting cards of bicycles and cyclists? Visit professional artist and cyclist Luigia Zilli at www.bicycleart.ca .

ABANDONED BIKESToronto Star, February 3, 2018 Not only do they add unwelcome trash to Toronto’s streets, it’s a mystery why so many people lock up their bikes but never return to claim them.

CAA Southern Ontario BIKE ASSISTCAA BIKE ASSIST app allows members to access road assistance. It also allows the creation and tracking a bike route and share it with other riders. There’s a repair tab with videos with tips on basic bike repairs. Its use is currently confined to Ontario. An upgrade is scheduled in the spring 2018. Available at GooglePlay and App Store. More info in Canadian Cycling, February & March 2018.

Are you getting out to ride this winter? This VeloNews podcast covers the physiological effects of training in cold weather.

Someone posted this graphic on Juli Briskman's Facebook page after she flipped her left-hand middle finger at U.S.A. President Trump’s motorcade. Briskman was amused! [Click on graphic for full story!]

Does this mean that we need to learn a new hand signal when cycling in the USA?

Toronto Hustle is racing their first season in the North America professional peloton. Follow their journey and share in their highs and lows as they race to make personal and team dreams come true. For more about the Toronto Hustle cycling team follow this link: Toronto Hustle

VeloNews, October 2017The article concerns legal aspects of certain “risky” maneuvers road cyclists do on a daily basis. Although the examples are from the US, the “risky” actions outlined certainly will apply to Canada.

THE SHARE THE ROAD Cycling Coalition's 1m safe passing law video is now available online. Thanks to generous support from the Ministry of Transportation and 8 partner municipalities, this video is available for everyone to use. Please visit their Vimeo page to view the video. You can download the 60 or 30 second clip directly from Vimeo by clicking on the "Download" button below the video, or you can share the link in your newsletter and on social media. The coalition hopes that this shared resource will help everyone raise awareness about road safety in your community.

Cycling and Aerodynamics

In 2016, GCN (Global Cycling Network) tested three different but simple changes to see how much of a difference aerodynamics (in clothing and wheels) can make. Learn how to go “faster” on a bike.

New Awareness Campaign: 1m passing and lights on bikes

In early September 2016, Share the Road launched a new awareness campaign focused on the 1m safe passing law and the new (in Ontario) increased fines for riding a bike without lights when required.

The campaign includes a 30 second and 60 second video as well as print and digital ads. This campaign has been developed in partnership with the Ministry of Transportation, City of Toronto, City of Ottawa (Safer Roads Ottawa), City of Peterborough, Peterborough Public Health, City of Mississauga, City of Burlington, Town of Oakville, City of London and City of Windsor.

On Tuesday, June 2, 2015, The Making Ontario's Roads Safer Act (Bill 31) was unanimously passed at Queen's Park. This modernization to the Highway Traffic Act includes provisions that will make Ontario's roads safer for all road users, including people on bikes.

Bill 31 includes:•1m safe passing law when passing people on bikes• Allowance of traffic control signals specific to bikes and contra-flow bike lanes• Increased fines for "dooring" people on bikes and distracted driving• Allowance of cycling on paved shoulders of a highway that is divided into two separate roadways

Many cyclists are unaware that when they are riding their bikes, they are covered by their auto insurance for injuries that might occur as the result of an accident with another vehicle. Your auto insurance can extend coverage to you as a cyclist, and you are also eligible to receive benefits from the insurance company of a motorist that is involved in the accident with you. Cyclists can/may receive medical payments, pain and suffering benefits, and more if they file a claim with the auto insurance company.